....is the August theme at
and boy did I struggle with this one, I had a complete mental block and had to resort to going through all my Christmas paper stacks, stamps and CD roms for inspiration which I, eventually, found in the form of an unknown snowflake stamp kit which, I think, was bought from QVC years and years ago!!
As is so often the case, what should have been a really quick card took ages to put together but, that said, I am delighted with the result and it was lovely to get the embossing powder out again.
This shot, amazingly, shows the mirri board, embossing and sheen on the pearl card banner really well. The card base is from Craftwork Cards Chalkboard Christmas.
Some Challenges
Dream Valley #111 - Embossing - Wet or Dry
Crafting For all seasons #106 - Christmas in July
Simply Papercraft #10 - Anything Goes
Have a good weekend xx
Some Challenges
Dream Valley #111 - Embossing - Wet or Dry
Crafting For all seasons #106 - Christmas in July
Simply Papercraft #10 - Anything Goes
Have a good weekend xx
Hello Sarah, your card is beautiful - worth the effort.
ReplyDeleteYou have everything matching perfectly, and such a true sentiment.
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irene
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Fab card Sarah, love the embossed panel and the soft background base. :)
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card Sarah, love all the snowflakes.
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Lorraine x
Such a fabulous festive creation Sarah. Love the shine and festive detail.
ReplyDeleteLaine
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Very classy card Sarah, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHugs Veerle x
Gorgeous! How on earth can you struggle with the theme of snowflakes for Xmas lol!!! You can put snowflakes on most Xmas cards aha! Hope your well lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteLucy xx
Stunning and beautiful card Sarah.xx
ReplyDeleteLove the fab design and gorgeous details.xxx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card, I love the elegance of it.
ReplyDeletePatricia x
So gorgeous Sarah, the embossing is fab....well worth the time you spent on it, love it!
ReplyDeletehugs Jo x
I have a birthday candy on my blog if you'd like to join in.....
You can find my candy here
Really beautiful. Very elegant.
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, beautiful Christmas card, love the design. Thanks for joining our challenge at Dream Valley and we hope to see you back with us again. Jennifer DT member xx
ReplyDeleteSnowflakes are a great theme to have in Hot August. (I'm glad you're enjoying a sunny dry day, as so many of the European blogs I've visited today have rain & cold drizzles). The photo showing the mirror card is amazing..that stuff is so hard to photograph well. I love the shade of silver that you've embossed with, as it really glimmers. Many of the silvers are not that pretty & sparkly. This is a gorgeous card, and I'm so glad you found your kit. Well done! TFS & enjoy your wkend. Hugs
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Sarah, the silver embossed snowflakes and sentiment look so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSue xx
Gorgeous card and love the design. Hugs, Carol S.xx
ReplyDeleteSo classy this is a fab tradtonal card just love the design sand gorgoeus stamp Love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, this is such an elegant card! Love the embossing!
ReplyDeleteHugs Lynsey x
So beautiful Sarah, love the embossed snowflakes.
ReplyDeleteWendy xx
Oooh this is absolutely gorgeous Sarah, love your silver theme!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, sweet card.
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Debby
Oh wow Sarah what a great job. This is beautiful and I love the silver embossing. It's fantastic how you got the photo of the embossing and mirri board as that's really hard to do. Michelle x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and very elegant, great design. Thanks for sharing with us at Crafting for all Seasons. Barb
ReplyDeleteSarah, this is a really beautiful card. Your elegant and stylish card design is quite stunning - Silver is so effective for snow flakes and the embossing is perfect - I love this.
ReplyDeleteSue...xxx
GORGEOUS!! Love the metallic accents Sarah, so elegant for perfect for a holiday snowflake card! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is lovely, Sarah. So elegant.
ReplyDeletexxx Asha
This is stunning Sarah! totally gorgeous ..huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, your card is beautiful! The embossing looks great and it was so worth the time you put into it!
ReplyDeleteLove From Rebecca xx
Beautiful elegant card Sarah - love the heat embossing and fabulous CAS design.
ReplyDeleteDebs xx
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI do hope you had a good weekend.
Wonderful card.
Love the paper, and the wonderful heat embossed snowflakes.
I too have complete blanks when it comes to Christmas cards, and their design, but you are definitely on a winner here with this.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
So pretty with the silver embossed snowflakes!
ReplyDeleteWOWZER!!! Look at that gorgeous shimmer from the silver embossing!! I so love this card!! Looks so amazing!! :) HUGS
ReplyDeleteClassy and stunning, Luv Sam x
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